A Specialist in Hospital Medicine
Dr. Michael Wilde is the chief medical officer and a hospitalist at Sanford USD Medical Center. He provides general medical care to patients during their hospital stays.
His services include:
- Obtaining a patient’s medical history
- Performing physical exams
- Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests
- Prescribing medications
- Treating common illnesses
- Providing health education and counseling
Dr. Wilde acts in a role similar to that of a primary care physician for hospitalized patients. He coordinates a patient’s care with their other providers and specialists. His focuses include patient care, teaching, research and leadership related to hospital medicine.
Dr. Wilde is a clinical professor at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine.
Speaks: English